Hard to get seated. They are busy. But they are busy for a reason. Good service and great food. Great local Tucson tradition. Be warned, their pancakes are HUGE. read more

What a breakfast and brunch place should be! Huge portions and a great atmosphere. The staff is awesome and you feel like family when you walk in. The pancakes are giant. Even the "small" ones are the size of a pretty big plate. Chocolate chip pancakes are the best! Home fries are also great and made fresh. Low prices on everything. Kitchen is in sight of dining room so your food gets out quick and still warm. Awesome place!!! read more

Bobo's is a classic diner-style breakfast spot that is well worth a visit. The apple and banana pancakes are wonderfully caramelized and delicious. I wrote the following haiku to sum up my experiences here: Legendary 'cakes Epic in size and flavor To finish, Bear Down. read more

Customer service is hands down the best I have ever had. I had 5 different employees come to my table to see if I needed anything and if everything was good. Very impressed! Food was great too! read more

Great Tucson greasy spoon style diner! Gets packed during the weekends, but staff runs things smoothly. If you leave here hungry it's your own fault! Great menu choices. read more

I have not been to BoBo's in quite sometime, went this last weekend and it was pretty darn good. The wait was not as long as I remember and the service was great despite being packed. My coffee was kept full and they had real ketchup not that nasty catsup. Was it a culinary dream , no but it was quick cheap and easy, kinda like me. read more

Love the small town and cozy place. Was a frequent patron before covid, but always had a wonderful time.

This place is a goldmine. The food is fantastic, Sully is a great cook. The customers are quite entertaining as most of them have been coming there for 30+ years. Can't find a better place for breakfast !! read more

Been wanting to try Bobo's and finally had the chance this morning! I don't even like pancakes and let me say what a treat! I watched him make 9 different HUGE pancakes from blueberry to chocolate chip to my banana pecan with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crunch Yummy...such nice people that work there made it even more delightful. My decaf was hot and cup always full. read more

The banana pancakes are not to be missed! Seriously, they're some really amazing pancakes. The chicken fried steak was some mediocre frozen stuff, but the home fries were great. Fresh potatoes cooked with the perfect amount of golden crispiness. Service was prompt and friendly in this clean little hole in the wall diner. I'll definitely be going back for breakfast the next time I'm in Tucson. read more

Reliable!! Most reliable breakfast joint in town. Although they're open early and close relatively early, they're the best place to get breakfast. UA students should especially take note....without taking all the tables!!! read more

Tucson classic with solid breakfast choices for a fair price and quick turnaround. Definitely an undergraduate experience to be had sitting at that diner counter with those decadent pancakes. read more

10/10 would recommend. If you're looking for a hole in the wall diner, this is the place! There was a little bit of a wait time to get seated, but it was worth the wait! They only have about 10 tables, but this spot is popular so the wait was expected. The servers were so friendly and never let my coffee cup go empty. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak and I had biscuits and gravy. Both dishes were huge and absolutely delicious. If you're visiting Tucson, this place is a must! read more

I've been to Bobo's several times. Each time, the food was consistently great! Banana pancake is a must try. It's singular for a reason..it's huge and delicious!!! Any egg dish is as good as you can get. Service is attentive and the coffee kept flowing. Hats off to Bobo's!!! read more

It was good food and friendly and very cozy. My wife and I actually sat at the counter. Which was nice. We were Served quickly and the food was great. I ordered the Old English omelette topped with country gravy. And the home fries are super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If you get in, life is good. There is most likely a wait at the door. But the coffee is worth the wait. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant!!! We visited from California and tried many restaurants on our trip I. Tucson Bobo's was my favorite!!! The staff was very nice and professional the food was excellent 5 stars all around read more

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Yes it's a hole in the wall, BUT the food Is really good. 1 pancake was bigger than the plate. read more

#1 fo' sho' - food was definitely on point! Best pancake I've ever devoured. The Old English omelette was delicious! But best of all was the service! We had a sweetheart named Debbie serve us and I appreciated her loving disposition and genuine care. We found out after paying that she was the owner. Now that is a servant leader for sure! She didn't just help out at the tables, she served the customers and loved on us. We are lifetime customers! read more

Bobo's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Must try pancakes here! Price is fair and you get lots of food, especially if you order pancakes. The place is small and parking is ok, but expect a wait if you arrive during peak weekend brunch time. read more

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Great little place to get breakfast or brunch with some good down-home cooking. The staff are always welcoming, the food is always great. All in all one of my favorite breakfast joints. read more

Heard great things about this place. Had a meeting in Tucson so left Phoenix early to have breakfast at Bono's only to find them closed. No notice on any online site. read more

Walked into this diner is like walking into a movie science for me- a small, cozy place with a family touch and feel. We came on a Tuesday morning and the restaurant is packed. The apple pancake I ordered is huge. Thinly sliced apple with carmanized syrup on top of a fluffy cake-like pancake is one of the best pancake I ever had. Hubby ordered chicken liver omelette, an unusual ingredient for omelettes, but he loves it. It was prepared with onion and sour cream. Although I am not a big fan of liver, the combination seems very good. Will love to bring family over next time to try other dishes! read more

Bobo's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

One of the best places in Tucson for breakfast. FAST, delicious, and amazing customer service. I always take visitors or friends to Bobo's. It's usually busy, so be ready to wait 10-15 minutes. It's worth the wait! read more

Banana Pancaked with Pecans are THE BEST!!! their flying saucer was very interesting, but dont think i would order again. The staff is wonderful and they always refill my coffee before i even get down to the bottom of the cup. Their prices are very reasonable. There is always a line, just to show how yummy they are. Eggs are done right and i like their potatoes. read more

Expect to wait for a table but the food is worth it. This is a true greasy spoon joint.

Oh boy. Bobo's is everything you want in a restaurant. They're the real deal. We walked in with a group of 5 around 11am and were super fortunate to beat the rush. One guy in our group mentioned that the host that seated us had been there 14 years ago when he used to come here regularly on the weekends. We all ordered breakfast and it was amazing. Let's start with the coffee. Bobo's does it right. I couldn't finish half my cup before a server topped me off again. And it was excellent coffee! I really only needed a cup but it was so good I had three before we left. The servers were just as good at filling water cups. I ordered the special: Huevos Rancheros and it was great. I knew that would be enough food but then someone at the table next to us got a banana pancake. Here's what you need to know about the pancakes here: they're HUUUUUUGE and delicious. I saw one come out next to us and couldn't resist. This might be the best decision I've ever made. I'm not a pancake guy. I never order them. I don't even make them at home because I'd rather have an omelet. But when I saw one on the table next to me with caramelized sugar I had to try it. I can't over emphasize how good it was. I could only eat half because I also had the huevos rancheros but I ate as much as I could! It was still excellent the next day as leftovers! I don't know how to express how good their pancakes are to a guy that doesn't like pancakes! Their batter is the perfect blend of sweet and salty and everything you could ever hope for. If you're on the fence, do it. There's no chance you'll regret a Bobo's pancake. read more

Bobo's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Bobos has been one of our favorites for a few years now. Recommended by Tucson friends when we moved here and it has never disappointed. Some days there are waiting lines to get in and because there is nowhere to stand inside you have to wait outside. Then when it is busy you have to squeeze in to a table with other people practically in your lap. All worth it! I have tried several of their omelets. Every combination delicious. The home fries are great. I order mine extra crispy. My family loves the chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken with eggs. Both amazing! My favorite is the banana pancake, pecans added. They put butter and brown sugar on the grill before adding the fruit and batter so you get this caramelized banana pancake that you will never forget! Recently tried the burger and it was so tasty! And we absolutely cannot forget their coffee, which is excellent and they have various staff walking around continuously with a fresh pot. I dont believe my cup has ever even gotten half empty. I have never gotten bad or mediocre food here. We take all our out of town friends and everyone loves it. We travel 20 minutes from home to get here and will continue to do so. read more

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It's very affordable and you won't be able to button your pants afterwards- nuff said. It's great for a lot of food for not a lot of $, but if your looking for the "dining experience" you're not getting it here. Welcome to the hole in the wall breakfast. It's run down, its a little dirty, but hey it's bobo's. read more

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I love this place yes they get busy but it's all kinda worth it in the end. The staff are grate and they love making you laugh.

I WILL NEVER COME BACK!! I should have listened to my mother. I'm new in town and live around the corner from this place so I decided to get some breakfast. Ordered a breakfast burrito (not on the menu) it was under cooked and the salsa tasted like it was out of a can. Oh the service was horrible. As most of us are, I was on my phone while I waited for my food and one of the girls kicked the leg of the table to get my attention. read more

Awesome. Don't let this hole in the wall fool you! Best breakfast I've had out here! Staff is kind, friendly and I don't think I had more than 3 sips from my coffee before it was refilled! Got the country fried steak, eggs over medium, genuinely awesome! Wish I would have found this place sooner! read more

This place was suggested by a friend and it is so good. The apple pancake is delicious, the home fries are delicious, even the toast is delicious. The pancakes are huge, you can share one. It's highly recommended. read more

Banana and blueberry pancakes!! Now I know why the line was out the door with a 20-30 minute wait time. Breakfast was enormous, delicious and I really needed 2 stomachs to finish all the food before us. Great little place with some interesting decor like a SunDevil "hanging" around hahahahaha! Good people, great food! read more

Great for eggs, bacon and home potatoes. Very reasonably priced. But the huevos rancheros was an egg on a flour tortilla with salsa. We ordered a side of pancakes - huge - but no taste and the syrup was generic sugar water. read more

I wish I could give this a well-rounded rating, but every time I come to try it, it's closed. I look it up on Apple Maps and check what time it's open, and then do a quick google search to double check. Open until 2, good to go. Get to the restaurant and it's locked up. 3 times in a row over the last few months I've tried to eat here. It's quite frustrating, because I've only heard good things about this place. Have the hours changed? If so, why isn't it updated on the internet? read more

Tiny place, huge portions, delicious food. I ordered two pancakes and was shocked at the size, I barely finished one! Everyone else at the table left full and only a few were able to finish everything. We all agreed it was delicious and our local friends said this would definitely become a part of their breakfast rotation. read more

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The best breakfast place ever. I was recommended to come here by a coworker and I come back all the time. Their omelets and home fries are he best ever. read more

Love this place. Wait staff is super friendly, food is cheaply priced and delicious. You'll almost always have to wait for a seat, but it's worth it. read more

I'm not a huge Bono's fan, mostly because it's a smidge too greasy spoon for me. It's also really small, and we always have to wait. On the other hand, the staff are wonderful, and they have bitchen t-shirts. All in all, I prefer the Bread and Butter Cafe. read more

I have visited this place a number of times over the past few decades and my general impressions have remained consistent. Catchy name - check True vintage American breakfast diner experience - check Super-friendly, snappy service - check Menu of classic comfort breakfast food - check Food - meh. Price - consistent with other similar establishments. Overall, a good breakfast place that makes the top 10 in central Tucson. Would I wait in line for a seat? Nope read more